Friday, July 25, 2014

Loqal.ph
recently featured our work in uplifting and transforming communities. Here’s a
preview of the feature:

Mano Amiga Academy, Inc. is a non-profit school that is
unique in its own way; it was established to provide education and development
services to children from poor families.

Mano Amiga, which is Spanish for “helping hand,”
offers 14 years of education (K-12th grade) to children of low income families.
It was founded by Altius Foundation, an international non-government organization
(NGO) operated by Legionaries of Christ that provide education and health and
development services in over thirteen countries. It was serendipity that the
group met Eleanor “Lynn” Pinugu, who helped set up Mano Amiga in 2008, holding
their campus at the FTI complex in Taguig City.

The
school also offers different programs particularly on health and sports.
The parents are also “target audiences” as Mano Amiga also has
programs on parenting and entrepreneurship.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

The article found below is a firsthand account of one of the volunteers for the activity:

During the AM session, the kids
attentively listened to the remarks given by BMS officers and actively
enjoyed the mini games we have prepared for them. After that, we guided
the children to Yuchengco grounds and had our scrumptious lunch to keep us
energized for the next part of activities. It was fun just watching the kids
enjoy their meal and have small talks with them about their dreams and life
ambition. Some wanted to be an astronaut, doctor, teacher, scientist and many
more, which are fascinating, and heartwarming indeed.

“…It was a tiring yet fulfilling
experience especially knowing that the children had a great time leaning about
the University with us even just for a day. Though we only have limited time to
bond with them, it was certainly the best experience because each one of us is
aware that we worked hard for this event to be possible and that it turned out
to be a success. We will surely miss the kids of Mano Amiga Academy. Until next
time!”